Jan 18 Environment 2017 Among Warmest Years On Record The planet's global surface temperature last year was second warmest since 1880, NASA says. And scientists say the five warmest years on record have been since 2010. By Merrit Kennedy, NPR Jan 18 Environment 2017 Among Warmest Years On Record Merrit Kennedy, NPR
Oct 8 Arts and Culture Snapshots From Space: Scientist To Discuss JunoCam At U of L The NASA space probe “Juno” contains many scientific instruments, but there’s one camera-telescope on-board primarily for public science and outreach. By Ashlie Stevens Oct 8 Arts and Culture Snapshots From Space: Scientist To Discuss JunoCam At U of L Ashlie Stevens
Aug 21 Community Live Coverage: Follow The Solar Eclipse As It Crosses The U.S. Follow along here. By NPR Staff Aug 21 Community Live Coverage: Follow The Solar Eclipse As It Crosses The U.S. NPR Staff
May 17 Arts and Culture Louisville Event Invites You To Explore ‘Your Place In Space’ "Your Place in Space" is sponsored by Louisville Astronomical Society and the Kentucky Science Center. It will be held at Headliners Music Hall on June 17. By Ashlie Stevens May 17 Arts and Culture Louisville Event Invites You To Explore 'Your Place In Space' Ashlie Stevens
Jan 18 Environment 2016 Was The Hottest Year Yet, Scientists Declare Global temperatures soared above the 20th century average last year, as the climate continues to change. By Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR Jan 18 Environment 2016 Was The Hottest Year Yet, Scientists Declare Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR
Nov 25 Local News IU Scientists Contribute to Mars Rover Mission From the Associated Press Two Indiana University geologists have helped develop devices that will be on board the next Mars rover. The Curiosity rover is part of NASA’s Mars Science Lab which launches Saturday and is expected to arrive on Mars in August 2012. The rover has 10 science instruments and a robotic arm that […] By Rick Howlett Nov 25 Local News IU Scientists Contribute to Mars Rover Mission Rick Howlett
Nov 4 State of the News Ear X-Tacy, Whiskey Row, Chief White’s Departure, Saturn Exploration, College Sports Realignment: Today on State of the News Segment A: We’ll catch up on metro news with WFPL staff, including the latest on the Louisville Orchestra and Whiskey Row, as well as the departure of Police Chief Robert White. Join us at 502-814-8255 with your thoughts on the week’s news. Segment B: We’ll listen to Phillip M. Bailey‘s conversation with Better Days owner […] By Laura Ellis Nov 4 State of the News Ear X-Tacy, Whiskey Row, Chief White’s Departure, Saturn Exploration, College Sports Realignment: Today on State of the News Laura Ellis
Nov 3 Local News NASA Scientist Discusses Saturn Mission at U of L A NASA scientist is visiting the University of Louisville this week to teach students and staff about the scientific mission exploring Saturn. The Cassini mission is a joint venture from NASA and the European Space Agency, which sent a spacecraft to Saturn in 1997 to record data. Most recently, researchers have been following a storm […] By Devin Katayama Nov 3 Local News NASA Scientist Discusses Saturn Mission at U of L Devin Katayama
Sep 21 Here and Now Obama Speaks to UN on Palestine, Funding the US Solar Industry, Bob Edwards on Today’s Media: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: President Barack Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly today as diplomats scramble to craft a deal that would avoid a showdown vote over a Palestinian demand for statehood recognition. The deal reportedly calls for Israel and the Palestinians to begin peace talks towards a two-state solution with Israel accepting its pre-1967 borders and […] By Laura Ellis Sep 21 Here and Now Obama Speaks to UN on Palestine, Funding the US Solar Industry, Bob Edwards on Today’s Media: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Mar 4 Local News NASA Rocket Crashes With Kentucky Space Satellite on Board "We do have a backup and we're hoping to fly that backup in the next twelve months," says Kentucky Space president Kris Kimel. "We have another satellite that we've been building with the University of Rome that's supposed to launch in April or the end of this month. So we may be launching another satellite that we're involved with within the month." By Gabe Bullard Mar 4 Local News NASA Rocket Crashes With Kentucky Space Satellite on Board Gabe Bullard
Jan 28 Local News Space Exploration Learning Center Opens At Shawnee The Challenger Learning Center is intended to make science and math education more interesting by showing how the subjects are used in space exploration. Challenger astronaut Norman Thagard directed a learning center in Florida. He says the goal is not to inspire students to be astronauts, but to make them interested in science. By Gabe Bullard Jan 28 Local News Space Exploration Learning Center Opens At Shawnee Gabe Bullard
Jan 21 Local News Three Kentucky Space Payloads Headed To Space Station The payloads each contain a science experiment organized by a school or business.They will remain on the International Space Station for several months. Kentucky Space sent several experiments to the station last year, and several more are planned for this year. By Gabe Bullard Jan 21 Local News Three Kentucky Space Payloads Headed To Space Station Gabe Bullard
Dec 13 Local News Space Shuttle Will Carry Shawnee Science Experiment The experiment tests how the Lactobacillus bacteria grow in low gravity. It will help determine whether astronauts need to change their diet to stay healthy in space. By Gabe Bullard Dec 13 Local News Space Shuttle Will Carry Shawnee Science Experiment Gabe Bullard
Oct 26 Environment Planetarium To Broadcast Shuttle Launch "We want to give the public an opportunity to come together and view the live launch on the planetarium dome which is just such a wonderful experience in an of itself with our surround sound," said Paula McGuffey, Assistant Director of the planetarium. By Rick Howlett Oct 26 Environment Planetarium To Broadcast Shuttle Launch Rick Howlett
Feb 8 Shuffle Race and the Space Race Saturday, February 13, 2010 9pm Producer: Richard Paul and Soundprint Listen Again The Space Age began when America was going through a wrenching battle over Civil Rights. And because the heart of the old Confederacy was chosen as its base, NASA played an unintended role in Civil Rights history. In this program, we hear how […] By Todd Mundt Feb 8 Shuffle Race and the Space Race Todd Mundt